Epic Code LAB7650 Viscosity, Serum
Test Name Alias
Viscosity | 8456
Interface Order Alias
10277
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Red Top (Plain, No additive) x 3 or Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel) x 3
Preferred Volume to Collect: 18.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- Fasting specimen preferred but not required
- Tubes must be full.
- Gently invert red or gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Specimen should be processed within 30 minutes – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- When tubes are clotted (30 – 45 minutes), centrifuge specimens.
- Pour serum into aliquot tubes and refrigerate.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 3 days
Frozen: Not Acceptable
Laboratory Retention: 72 hours
Test Frequency
Available Monday through Friday, usual TAT 1 to 3 days
Reference Range
1.4 – 1.8 unit(s)
Performing Department
IMMUNOCHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Measured by determining the length of time required to flow through an Ostwald Capillary Viscometer.
CPT
85810
CDM Code
4058456
Epic Test ID
1230101283
LOINC
Viscosity: 4690-4
Beaker LOINC
VISCOSITY: 4690-4
Mayo Access Code
SHO139
Reviewed Date
12/13/2021
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: VISCOSITY, SERUM
Beaker Display Name: Viscosity, Serum
BEAKER TEST NAME: VISCOSITY
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Viscosity
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW IMMUNOCHEM: RED TOP TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated